How it started
A crazy idea and a quick doodle on a post-it note between two friends. That’s how the idea of a local Victoria-based solo CrossFit competition started. But there were so many things to consider and to plan for…
And suddenly there was an opportunity!
The official cancellation of the CanWest Games in 2023 left a huge gap in B.C.’s regional competition roster, and suddenly the idea of a competition went from an if to a when.
The easiest part was figuring out a date and finding a venue. August 12? Maybe 13 because it was a Sunday? Sure! And what about the venue? Well our head organizer Matty was good friends with CrossFit Vic City’s owner Cam Birtwell and the latter gave us the use of his space for free. And the GCG will NEVER forget about this generosity.
So date, check. Venue, check. On to organizing this thing…
GCG Team Assemble!
Time was of the essence and a team had to be assembled quickly. Matty approached those around him he could trust and rely on and soon Allie, Silas and Adrian joined the team. With Stephen and Matty, this rag-tag team of 5 was ready to deal with all the hurdles.
And there were so many hurdles! Planning for one thing revealed something else the team hadn’t foreseen and tasks began to pile up. From testing workouts, recruiting volunteers, and seeking sponsors, everything was brand new to the team. But they got it done!
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